I don’t make rice pudding very often. I am not sure why because it’s certainly easy to make. There’s something about it that is unpretentious and so satisfying. And you know what’s better than regular rice pudding … that’s right, boozy rice pudding.
This holiday season I teamed up with Connecticut-based Bom Bom Brands Liqueur to create a holiday recipe. There are two flavors of Bom Bom. Nilli Vanilli is a blend of premium Caribbean rum with almond milk and cookie and caramel flavors and the Coco Mochanut is premium Caribbean rum with cream and chocolate, coconut and coffee flavors. Earning a 94 rating from Wine Enthusiast, Coco Mochanut is gluten-free, natural and kosher. Nilli Vanilli earned a 92 rating from Wine Enthusiast and is natural, dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free.
I decided to create a “grown-up” version of rice pudding using Nilli Vanilli. There are only four ingredients and it only takes half an hour from start to finish. I used regular milk, but if you want to keep it vegan, just swap in your favorite nut milk. Unlike traditional rice pudding featuring raisins, I used dried cranberries for a more festive vibe.
You can serve it in mini portions, perfect for a crowd, or as a full portion at a small dinner party. I think it’s an unexpectedly delicious dessert to serve guests.
Boozy Rice Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 cup BomBom Nilli Vanilli Liqueur
- 1.2 cup dried cranberries
- Pinch of salt
Directions
- Simmer milk in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add a pinch of salt and stir in rice. Cook 25 minutes or until most of the milk is absorbed. Stir frequently.
- Once cooked, stir in liqueur and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
- Stir in the dried cranberries.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Disclosure: I received two free bottles of Bom Bom Brands Liqueurs to facilitate this recipe. I received no other compensation for this post and the opinions contained herein, are my own and reflect my experience with the products. Your own may differ.
Sounds easy and delicious! While I am not opposed to adding alcohol to the mix, the same (or close) taste could be gotten with something as simple as syrups used to flavor coffees.